Pollock claimed four for 46 to rein in their opponents after they had reached 144 for one at one stage.

He was aided by Dewald Pretorius, the paceman who played for Durham earlier this season, who claimed three for 41 and removed top scorer Wasim Jaffer for 90.

India A were dismissed late in the day for 319 with Pollock picking up the last three wickets for the addition of just one run.

Earlier opener Gautam Gambhir had dominated a first-wicket stand of 93 with 64 off 69 balls, including 11 fours.

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